From Friday Donald Trump WILL have total control of the US's huge nuclear arsenal so should we be afraid?

..................Since the flight time of missiles fired from launch stations in Russia or China to the White House is 30 minutes, and 12 minutes or less for missiles fired from subs lurking in the Atlantic the steadiness and brainpower of the commander in chief in such circumstances are serious questions indeed.

The public want to know will he remain calm or panic, become discombobulated and driven to order an immediate nuclear response on the basis of false information.

Other senior figures will be involved in the all-important chain of command, like incoming US Secretary of Defence retired US Marine General James Mattis.................. https://www.instapaper.com/read/850619590